It is one of the blessings of old friends that you can afford to be stupid with them.
You've got a big, big problem if you get caught up in what people say. If you're gonna live for what people say, you might as well lay down and forget it. Because it doesn't work that way.
The hero is one who kindles a great light in the world, who sets up blazing torches in the dark streets of life for men to see by.